Blood gas tests are a group of essential diagnostic tools widely used in the evaluation and management of a patient’s ventilation, oxygenation, and acid-base balance, particularly in emergent medical situations. In addition to blood gases, other critical care analytes such as calcium, magnesium, phosphate, and lactate are crucial for comprehensive patient assessment. The book Blood Gases and Critical Care Testing: Clinical Interpretations and Laboratory Applications, Third Edition, serves as your most important reference for understanding blood gases and critical care testing and interpretation.
The third edition of this classic text has been completely revised to provide a thorough understanding of blood gas parameters (pH, pCO2, pO2) and other critical care tests. This comprehensive resource includes:
- A detailed history, definitions, and physiology of blood gas testing.
- Practical information on sample handling, quality control, and reference intervals.
- Case studies featuring clear clinical interpretations of critical care tests, designed to enhance your diagnostic skills.
This book is an invaluable resource for clinical laboratory scientists and medical professionals, enabling them to:
- Organize and evaluate clinical blood gas and critical care test results with a step-by-step approach.
Authors:
John G. Toffaletti (Author)
Edition:
3rd
Publication Date:
October 8, 2021
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